Brian's Lesson Plan Topics and Standards

Lesson Plan: Topic and Standards


Title
Elements of composition in a video scene

Summary
The goal is to provide basic vocabulary and analytical tools so the student can discuss how a specific video scene is constructed, whether from a commercial, and movie, or other video formats, and then have the student create a short video with appropriate images, tracking, sound, etc., that exemplifies an understanding of those elements.

Audience
Grade 12, Language Arts and some Fine Arts


HCPS standards

Main Standards are connected to Reading standards for Language Arts, although they would be adapted for visual literacy.

Standard 1: Reading: CONVENTIONS AND SKILLS: Use knowledge of the conventions of language and texts to construct meaning for a range of literary and informational texts for a variety of purposes

Standard 2: Reading: READING COMPREHENSION: Use reading strategies to construct meaning from a variety of texts

Standard 3: Reading: LITERARY RESPONSE AND ANALYSIS: Respond to literary texts from a range of stances: personal, interpretive, critical

Standard 6 for Grade 11: Oral Communication: CONVENTIONS AND SKILLS: Apply knowledge of verbal and nonverbal language to communicate effectively in various situations: interpersonal, group, and public: for a variety of purposes


Other standards can be drawn from:

Fine Arts (grades 9 to 12)
Standard 2: MUSIC: Understand and apply elements of music and understand how music communicates ideas, feelings, and experiences across cultures
where students are expected to analyze compositional devices and techniques

Standard 1: VISUAL ARTS: Understand and apply art materials, techniques, and processes in the creation of works of art and understand how the visual arts communicate a variety of ideas, feelings, and experiences
where students evaluate the function of artwork in different cultures, careers, and historical periods

There are also standards connected to visual media in earlier grades


Relevant NETS standard

1. Basic operations and concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
Students are proficient in the use of technology.

2. Social, ethical, and human issues
Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.
Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

3. Technology productivity tools
Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

4. Technology communications tools
Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

5. Technology research tools
- Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
- Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

6. Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools
- Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

(note that because the project involves both critical analysis and the production of a digital film, most of the NETS standards can apply).